Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 2 - Civil Penalty
Section 11-204 - Election to Stand Trial

(a)    A person who receives a citation may elect to stand trial for the violation by filing a notice of intention to stand trial with the zoning official at least 5 business days before the date set forth in the citation for the payment of fines.
    (b)    After receiving a notice of intention to stand trial, the zoning official shall forward the notice, with a copy of the citation, to the District Court having venue.
    (c)    After receiving the citation and notice, the District Court shall:
        (1)    schedule the case for trial; and
        (2)    notify the defendant of the trial date.

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